ground beef Pizza

Ingredients

Pizza Dough

• 1 1/2 cups + 3/8 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 envelopes fast-rising yeast
• 3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 3/8 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup very hot water

Topping

• 1/4 to 1/2 can Contadina 4-cheese Pizza Sauce
• 2 packages grated pizza cheese
• 1/2 to 3/4 pound ground beef, browned

Instructions

Pizza Dough

1. Combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour along with the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir the ingredients together, adding enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
2. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
3. Cover the dough with the inverted mixing bowl and allow to stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Grease a 16 inch round pizza pan, or use cooking spray.
5. Press the Pizza Dough in the bottom of the pan.

Topping

1. Spread pizza sauce on top of the dough Sprinkle 1 package of the cheese on top of the sauce evenly.
2. Add the ground beef on top of that - however much you like.
3. Sprinkle the other package of cheese over that.
4. Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes at 425 degrees F.